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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite - New York

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Cooley LLP's team is noted for its handling of high-profile white-collar proceedings on behalf of large corporates, as well as its individual representations. Offers further expertise assisting companies under parallel investigation by bodies such as the SEC.
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Work Highlights

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  • Cooley LLP represented FTX’s former director of engineering, Nishad Singh, in investigations by the SDNY, SEC, CFTC, and the New York Attorney General’s Office concerning allegations of fraud.

Strengths

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  • Cooley is highly sophisticated and deeply effective.

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  • Cooley is incredibly responsive, professional, balanced and measured.

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  • They are very attuned to the client's situation.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrew D Goldstein
    Andrew D Goldstein

    Andrew D Goldstein

    Andrew Goldstein regularly represents individuals and companies facing government investigations involving a broad range of allegations. He has notable expertise in cross-border matters and heads the firm's white-collar group.

    • Andrew is a tremendously talented attorney who dives deep into the facts and knows how to construct the most compelling narrative.

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    • Andrew is one of the smartest, thoughtful and most well-prepared lawyers.

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    • Andrew is an extraordinary advocate and can manage the most complex and wide-ranging investigations that the DOJ brings.

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  • Russell Capone
    Russell Capone

    Russell Capone

    Russell Capone draws on his experience as a former federal prosecutor to advise his clients in a variety of white-collar matters. In particular, he represents clients accused of corruption and financial fraud, among many other matters.

    • Russell has an uncanny ability to pinpoint the legal issue or issues that may pose a problem for his client.

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    • Russell is an excellent lawyer who brings his trademark blend of compassion, insight and analytical savvy to every representation.

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    • Russell is smart, hard-working, understands issues well and provides sophisticated advice for his clients.

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  • Rebekah Donaleski
    Rebekah Donaleski

    Rebekah Donaleski

    Rebekah Donaleski defends clients in white-collar criminal investigations and enforcement proceedings, and is particularly noted for her expertise in corruption offenses, financial fraud and sexual misconduct cases, among others.

    • She is strategic and knows how to get things done.

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    • She is a extremely hard-working, zealous advocate for both individuals and companies.

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    • Rebekah is a powerhouse who is always available to her clients. She combines savvy judgment, credibility with regulators and deeply skilled advocacy.

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Ranked Individuals at Cooley LLP (3)

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    Andrew D Goldstein

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    Russell Capone

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    Rebekah Donaleski

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